We enjoy a make-over just as much as anybody. But when it happens to a favorite dining spot, we get a smidge skittish. Will they go too glossy? Will they forget that we like to bring the kids with us? Happily, the Edina Grill has been successfully updated without losing its soul. There’s a new sassy bar, but a giant orange-juicing machine stands right around the corner. Despite modish art on the walls and sophisticated dark-wood booths, the tables are still set with terry towels for napkins and a malt tin full of silverware. As always, you can enjoy your Elvis burger or killer waffles, but there’s also new fare, like the ahi tuna with vibrant herbs and sweet-potato risotto, or a BBQ sandwich that goes for tangy and vinegary over sweet. Some new dishes need a tweak, but old faves sing all the more beautifully in this new space. 5028 France Avenue, Edina; 952-927-7933; www.edinagrill.com
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